Sichuan University

About us The post will be based in the KCL Social, Genetic, and Developmental Psychiatry Centre, within the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN). The centre offers a diverse research environment that is open, welcoming and supportive to all. The faculty-wide initiatives are supported by an active Diversity & Inclusion Team. The Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry (SGDP) Centre is uncovering the genetic and environmental influences on mental health and psychiatric disorders. Our research encompasses behavioural genetics, molecular genetics, experimental psychology and psychiatry, and neuroimaging. Scientists at the SGDP lead some of the UK’s foremost longitudinal cohort and twin studies including TEDS, eRISK, Dunedin, IMAGEN and GLAD. The NIHR BioResource Centre Maudsley leads the NIHR BioResource for Mental Health. We focus on recruiting participants experiencing mental health conditions, as well as healthy people. Alongside GLAD MHG and The GLAD study, Prof. Breen’s team boasts an accomplished portfolio of clinical and genetic studies which aim to improve treatment and outcomes for those affected by anxiety, depression, eating disorders and other mental health conditions. About the role We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral Research Associate in research data science and analysis to join Professor Gerome Breen’s internationally recognised team at King’s College London. This post will support the delivery of the Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression – Mental Health Goals (GLAD-MHG) Omics Cohort, one of the UK’s most ambitious precision psychiatry initiatives, hosted within the NIHR BioResource Centre Maudsley. Despite being a leading cause of disability worldwide, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is an underserved market segment with significant unmet medical need, GLAD MHG will leverage proven success and substantial investment from KCL, Maudsley and NIHR BioResource in the GLAD study to create a trial-ready dataset integrating detailed phenotyping, multi-omics, and medical records to support MDD precision psychiatry. The GLAD Study is the largest anxiety and depression project ever undertaken. The study is part of the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) BioResource. It is led by researchers at King’s College London, in collaboration with researchers at Ulster University, University of Edinburgh, and Cardiff University. GLAD was launched in September 2018, and over 30,000 participants have fully enrolled. This role offers the opportunity to work with one of the world’s largest, deeply characterised mental health cohorts, and will be integrated with the highly supportive departmental environment of the Social, Genetic, and Developmental Psychiatry Centre. You will be applying cutting-edge multi-omic, AI, and data science approaches to address urgent challenges in major depression. The successful candidate will have formal mentoring and gain experience at the interface of academia, healthcare, and industry, contributing to discoveries that shape the future of precision psychiatry. This is a full-time (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract for 2 years with the possibility of extension; earliest start date 1st of April 2026. Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria PhD qualified in biostatistics, statistics or related field (or pending results) Proficient in using R, Python or similar programming language Experience of working with clinical or equivalent data. Experience in developing analytic pipelines. Desirable criteria Experience of working within Trusted Research Environments to analyse data. Good presentation and communication skills Experience or interest in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or general mental health disorders. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. * Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6. Further information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and Occupational Health clearances. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. Grade and Salary: £45,031 - £52,514 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133786 Close Date: 11-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Gerome Breen / Anna Carnegie Contact Details: gerome.breen@kcl.ac.uk / anna.carnegie@kcl.ac.uk

About us: The Entrepreneurship Institute is the dedicated hub of all entrepreneurial activity at King’s College London. For almost 200 years, King’s has been striving to improve the world and today is bursting with creative problem solvers, innovative thinkers and entrepreneurial leaders. We believe that everyone can be entrepreneurial, and that entrepreneurial people can help make the world a better place by solving problems to create a healthier, smarter, more equal and sustainable future.  About the role: The Head of Communications and Engagement (maternity cover) will play a crucial, strategic role in championing the Entrepreneurship Institute’s (EI) vision and key message: that everyone can be entrepreneurial, and that entrepreneurial people can help make the world a better place by solving problems, creating a healthier, smarter, more equal and sustainable future. This role will increase awareness of, and participation in, entrepreneurial activities, through a programme of engagement about the Institute to diverse groups of students, staff and alumni, supporting them to understand what it means to be entrepreneurial and take their first steps in being a creative problem solver and disruptive thinker (i.e. early engagement). Engagement targets, each year, will include growth in digital communities, metrics showing engagement for the first time and deepening engagement as students participate and develop further. The role will also create communication plans for the Institute’s skills development and start-up support programmes (mid-to-high engagement). It is suited to a creative, curious and collaborative individual who enjoys the challenge of working across multiple projects with different stakeholders. The post-holder will manage a Communications and Engagement Officer, and work with them to develop and deliver a Communications and Engagement strategy that gives life to the Institute's vision and activities and compels audiences to join and further engage with our offerings. About you:  To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Educated to degree level in a relevant field or equivalent experience. Experienced across IT, design and marketing software (e.g. MS Office, social media, website CMS, email marketing, as well as Adobe Creative Suite). Excellent communications skills – ability to creatively translate technical information into compelling narratives and adapt communication style dependent on audience.  Strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders with competing interests, whilst positioning organisational impact. Experience providing creative direction and strategic leadership on campaigns and projects. Ability to develop a communications and/or engagement strategy that deliver against key targets and engages diverse communities. Budget and resource management experience, with the ability to develop and deliver across multiple projects at one time. Experience as an empowering manager and leader with a creative, curious and collaborative approach to tasks.  Desirable criteria Understanding of digital marketing. Knowledge of/interest in entrepreneurship and relevant social and political influences. Strong strategic thinking and ability to ensure tactical implementation. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held on 23rd January 2026 Grade and Salary: £53,947 - £63,350 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133945 Close Date: 04-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Julie Devonshire Contact Details: Julie.devonshire@kcl.ac.uk

Job Title: IWRI - Postdoctoral researcher in Bioinspired circular conversion of multi-source biomass feedstocks for water-retentive agricultural systems Host Institute: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), International Water Research Institute (IWRI) Field: Bioinspired Chemistry, Sustainable Materials, Water & Soil Interfaces Project Overview The International Water Research Institute (IWRI) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join an interdisciplinary research program dedicated to the development of bioinspired, circular-economy-driven materials for water retention, soil hydration, and sustainable agriculture. The project aims to design next-generation supramolecular materials derived from biomass for applications in water stress mitigation, nutrient retention, and soil regeneration. This work directly contributes to water scarcity resilience and climate-smart agriculture. Job Qualifications PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related field. Demonstrated experience in sustainable processing of multi-source biomass feedstocks and/or development of biobased/bio-inspired materials. Strong experience in Biopolymers, modification, and supramolecular assembly. Experience in developing biobased hydrogels or hydrated colloidal systems for water retention, soil improvement, or controlled release applications. Experience with biostimulants or eco-friendly soil conditioners is an asset. Hands-on experience with physicochemical characterization techniques such as FTIR, UV–Vis, XRD, DLS, SEM–EDS, TEM, TGA/DSC. Experience with greenhouse or laboratory experiments evaluating water retention, soil hydration, plant germination, or agronomic performance under water stress. Proven capacity to publish peer-reviewed scientific papers and deliver technical reports. Good publication track record in peer-reviewed journals. Strong communication skills in English (written and oral). Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team. Excellent networking ability and organizational skills. Experience in co-supervision and coordination of master/PhD students. Commitment to lab safety and research integrity. Key Responsibilities Conduct original, internationally competitive research on bioinspired materials, biostimulant matrices and water-retentive biobased systems for enhanced water–nutrient coupling. Develop nutrient (N, P)-enriched biostimulant matrices for enhanced water–nutrient coupling and improved plant nutrition. Design, synthesize, and optimize functional materials derived from renewable feedstock (marine and lignocellulosic) for applications in water retention, soil hydration, and nutrient stabilization. Conduct full physicochemical characterization: FTIR, UV–Vis, XRD, DLS, SEM–EDS, TEM, TGA/DSC. Prepare, submit, and publish high-impact peer-reviewed scientific articles, and present research findings at international conferences, workshops, and scientific meetings. Mentor and co-supervise Master’s and PhD students within the framework of research activities. Collaborate with internal and external researchers to reinforce interdisciplinary synergies across water sciences, materials chemistry, and sustainable agriculture. Communicate regularly with the research project team regarding the development, progress, challenges, and outcomes of research activities. Identify and implement areas of improvement within research workflows using integrated and statistical management approaches (DOE, optimization strategies) to strengthen capacity building and scientific rigor. Contribute actively to the preparation of research proposals for national and international competitive funding opportunities. Contribute to water-related innovation, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary projects at IWRI.   Application Procedure Interested candidates should submit: Cover letter Curriculum Vitae Research statement List of publications Two references